Welcome | Opening Plenary Session 

Flash Mentoring by MentorVet supported by Chewy
Mariel Hendricks, MVEd, RVTg, FVTE, MentorVet 

The Lessons Between the Lessons: How Educators Shape Conflict, Confidence, and Culture  

Latonia Craig, EdD, MEd, MA, Chief of Veterinary Engagement and Belonging
American Veterinary Medical Association

Building Bridges: Mastering Communication in Veterinary Practice
Mary Schwartz, CVT, PetDesk

Credentialed to Win: Vet Tech Jeopardy! 
Channing Benson, American Association of Veterinary State Boards 
Mary Berg, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry), FVTE, Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, St. Petersburg College, and Colby Community College 

The Impact of Imposter Syndrome on Educators and Learners in Higher Education
Amberly Lovitt, DVM, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash 
Sarah Charles, M.Ed, RVT, FVTE, CPEP, Appalachian State University and UC Blue Ash Veterinary Technology

Watching with Purpose: How AI Can Help Assess Student Skill Videos
Leigha Wright, RVT, BS, MBA, Appalachian State University
Mary Beth McKee, BS, MS, Appalachian State University 

Are Your Tests Measuring What You Think They Are?  
Courtney Ziegler, MSc (APVN), RVT, cAVN, CERP, Equitec Consulting

Ramona Crane, LVT, CVT,  Apex College of Veterinary Technology  
Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), CCFP, Mission Veterinary Health

All three rooms

(90 minutes)

Instead of another presentation, let's have a conversation! Part un-conference and part structured networking. Several different discussion groups, each with a topic and moderator. Speakers and Topics

Mistakes, the Engine of Learning; Using Retrieval Practice Teaching for VTNE Success
Steven I Mclaughlin DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Zuku Review

Self-Graded Assignments Promote Metacognition and Build Self-Efficacy
Stacey Benton DVM, FVTE, UC Blue Ash Veterinary Technology

Reservations 
made for
6:30 PM

Dine Around Locations
Look for the sign up sheets at the reg desk if you would like to join a group headed to one of these fine local eateries.